WHO IS ALTHEA GIBSON ? While Gibson is best known as the first African American to win a Grand Slam title in Tennis, she was also the first Black golfer in the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). Although there’s not a lot of information about Gibson’s time in the LPGA, we do know she participated in 171 events from 1963 to 1977. Gibson didn’t win any golf tournaments, and compared to her tennis career, her golf career may seem uninspiring. However, she broke barriers at a time when African Americans weren’t welcome on many of the nation’s golf courses. #golfhistory #womenandgolf #africanamericanwomen #golf